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Zen-AI-Pentest provides an open-source framework for scanning and exercising systems using a combination of autonomous agents and standard security utilities. The project aims …

PCAPdroid is a free, open-source Android app that allows inspection of network traffic. Installation is straightforward and does not require creating an account. To begin …

Development activity on the Linux kernel continues into early 2026 with the stable release of version 6.19. Kernel maintainers have completed the pre-release cycle and merged …

Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of …

Microsoft has released LiteBox, a project intended to function as a security-focused library OS that can serve as a secure kernel for protecting a guest kernel using …

Global Threat Map is an open-source project offering security teams a live view of reported cyber activity across the globe, pulling together open data feeds into a single …

Software development relies on a steady flow of third-party code, automated updates, and fast release cycles. That environment has made the software supply chain a routine …

Online accounts usually rely on a password, but passwords alone can be weak if they’re reused, easily guessed, or stolen. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second layer …

AI has come a long way in the pentesting world. We are now seeing open-source tools that can genuinely mimic how a human tester works, not just fire off scans. I dug into …

Software teams building services in JavaScript are adding more layers of defense to handle untrusted file uploads. An open-source project called Pompelmi aims to insert …

Open source malware activity during 2025 concentrated on a single objective: executing code inside developer environments, according to Sonatype. The focus reflected a broader …

This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. OpenAEV: …